MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi says there is still work to do if he wants to continue his 100 per cent podium finish streak in the 2015 championship.

Rossi, 36, qualified his factory Yamaha fourth, which puts him on the inside of the second row – but behind fellow joint-points leader Jorge Lorenzo, as well as the works Hondas of Marc Marquez, who will start from pole, and Dani Pedrosa, who starts third after Lorenzo.

“I’m quite satisfied because we improved the setting of the bike a lot,” said Rossi of qualifying. “I’m also happy about my pace and my riding, my performance wasn’t so bad.

“Our goal was to start the race from the second row, so fourth place is OK, but we need to continue working to improve some other things for tomorrow. Pedrosa is also strong, so if we want to fight for the podium we have to go a bit faster.

“Reclaiming the lead in the championship is the target, but it‘s going to be difficult because Marc and Jorge are very strong at this track.”